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The correct spelling is bastard.
How to pronounce bastard
/ˈbɑːs.təd/
nounIPA: /ˈbɑːs.təd/
Say it like: Bas-tar-d
The correct spelling is bastard. A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant. For example: "Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person."
Usage Examples
“Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person.”
“Get over here, you old bastard!”
“Poor bastard, I feel so sorry for him.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
- 2.A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
- 3.(typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
- 4.A man, a fellow, a male friend.
- 5.(often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.
verb
- 1.To bastardize.
adjective
- 1.Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
- 2.Of or like a bastard (bad person).
- 3.Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
- 4.Of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc).
- 5.Spurious, lacking authenticity: counterfeit, fake.
interjection
- 1.Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.
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